Your tactic of trying to put words in people’s mouths is an old one, and it’s pretty tired.
I did no such thing. I did not attribute any words to you. I only pointed out the consequences of your decision.
Again, I’ll ask: Do you think it’s healthy for the future of the GOP to cut the heart out of the Reagan platform?
I don't really care what is healthy for the GOP. I care about what is healthy for the county. Reagan was an advocate of smaller federal government, strong national defense, and lower taxes. And yes, he was prolife. Thompson is clearly all of these. I think Reagan would approve of Thompson's approach on abortion. I think some of you guys not only want a result, but you want to be told your way to get it (amending the Constitution) is the best. The liars may tell you they are going to do that, but they can't. They can pay lip service to your position, then say something else to another group. Thompson's idea will eliminate the "right" to an abortion. That's the first step in any activity that results in progress on this issue. Beyond that, there are a lot of hearts and minds that need to be changed. Your tantrums do nothing to change them.
Finally, the President cannot change the Constitution. I assume people know that, but when I read positions like yours, it isn't clear what they expect the President to do, only what they expect him to believe. The biggest contribution he can make is the appointment of Supreme Court Justices who take a small government, original intent approach to interpreting the Constitution. Ultimately, that is the only way abortion laws will get changed. I am convinced that Thompson can and will do that. I see nothing to make me think otherwise.